Production Scheduler: Drive On-Time Manufacturing

Greif, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL seeks a Production Scheduler to develop production schedules, coordinate material availability, and balance customer orders with capacity.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, experience in manufacturing operations, and proficiency with ERP/MRP and Excel. You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in production scheduling, planning, supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals.
• Balance production requirements with labor, equipment capacity, material availability, and inventory levels.
• Adjust schedules as needed to address changing customer priorities, supply chain challenges, and production constraints.
• Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks that could impact efficiency or on-time delivery.
• Coordinate material availability and purchasing activities to support production requirements.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to maintain operational readiness.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
• Support customer delivery commitments through effective planning and proactive communication of risks.
• Track schedule attainment, inventory performance, and other key metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Participate in production planning meetings and collaborate across Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Greif, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL seeks a Production Scheduler to develop production schedules, coordinate material availability, and balance customer orders with capacity.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, experience in manufacturing operations, and proficiency with ERP/MRP and Excel. You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery.